You’ve heard of Siamese Twins, but you probably never thought about it occurring outside of the human race. I know I haven’t… Then this past weekend I found this “Siamese Twin” Daisy at Whole Foods. It was on a plant with many flowers, hidden amongst many for sale. I loved it.
I never really considered the idea of “conjoined flowers” before. But it seems pretty reasonable. Apparently it’s pretty common in Gerbera Daisies, Squash, Echinacea and similar plants. A google search for “Siamese Twin Flowers” produced some interesting results, but no scientific explanation as to why it occurs. I would assume it’s some sort of mutation or incomplete cell division, but other research suggests it can possibly be a result of seeds planted too closely, or a virus such as Aster Yellow Virus that affects coneflowers, among others. In short, I can’t tell you the real answer for sure, as to why it occurs.
Nonetheless, here’s a few pictures for you to enjoy.
jaffacake says
January 17, 2017 at 4:56 amHi, I’d never heard of conjoined flowers either until I bought this Gerber’s the other day. She has three conjoined heads and it looks a little like a lion – I love it, it’s so cute! Wish I was able to post a photo on here.
Tammie says
April 8, 2017 at 11:56 amI have one too!!!
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Samantha Luke says
March 3, 2019 at 12:51 pmDoes it continuously regrow like this? Mine is on its second round of Siamese buds. I’m wondering if it will always produce like this.
Brielle says
August 2, 2017 at 8:00 pmYes! my boyfriend bought me some the other day and it was the first thing i noticed! it makes it that much more special! i love it!
hi says
October 23, 2018 at 1:13 pmI bought an orange/yellow gerbera daisy that had 2 flowers attached like this ( at home depot)
Laura Obal says
October 27, 2018 at 7:29 pmYes I’ve had them like that on my gerber daisies. I have now the two flowers blooming are back to back!
Vanda potocki says
April 23, 2019 at 2:14 pmI found a common daisy that had two heads that looked elongated as one head worn two flat stalks joined together
John says
May 13, 2019 at 1:33 pmWe just found one for mothers day but it looks like quadruplets. Can I download a photo ….
AbbyMalone says
May 13, 2019 at 1:35 pmI’d love to see it!